Zelma R. Higgs, MA
Imagine life is like a journey you control entirely, but you feel stuck. The choices you make dictate the obstacles you face, and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds, and you can trust that guidance is available along the way. As you journey, you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travel simpler. There are so many choices to make, with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going, making choices every day about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait, but support is here to help you navigate. The consequences of decisions do not wait for preparation or readiness. Age does not determine how hard life can be, nor does it assess reality. Whether you are age 5 or 95, waking up each day and continuing life’s journey can be challenging. Seeking support can make this journey easier, and I am here to help you through it. I believe life’s tools are within us: self-actualization, self-trust, coping strategies, and the willingness to grow. This can foster hope and reassurance for toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, families, and the LGBTQIAPK community. Online Counseling Services are available upon request.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Welcome. I’m glad you’ve taken this step toward care and support. Therapy is a collaborative process, and our work together begins with a structured assessment to understand better your concerns, history, strengths, and treatment goals. Your active participation is essential to creating a supportive and effective experience. Please make sure that your intake forms through Grow Therapy and SimplePractice are completed before your first session. If you have any questions about accessing or filling out these forms, please contact us. Completing these forms helps us use our time together efficiently and effectively. Throughout our work, you can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental environment focused on evidence-based care, insight, and forward progress. My goal is to support your well-being by helping you build clarity, resilience, and practical strategies aligned with your goals. Feeling safe and respected is key to making meaningful progress.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strength, or the area I focus on most, is asking the right questions. Sessions will be used to ensure we focus on what is important to you, respecting your pace and readiness. Often, people come into sessions trying to work on things others have told them are problems. Are they a problem for you? Are they your priority? Is there something you need to work through before you can address what others are concerned about? I think we should explore that.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
LGBTQIAPK, Sex Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Women's Issues, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Struggles, Stress, Trauma, EMDR trained, Hypnotherapy
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Mental health is about you, and it always will be at Rapunzel's Phoenix Counseling Services, P.L.L. We will start with an assessment that will help us understand your priorities, goals, hopes, and dreams. Every session that follows will be guided entirely by what matters most to you, making you feel supported and understood. We will develop coping strategies together to help you take meaningful steps toward your aspirations. Ready to do the work to reach the level you have been waiting for? Call me. Let me help. LET ME BE YOUR PHOENIX!
Gestalt
I want you to understand it is important to face reality with your eyes wide open. You are the most crucial person in your life. Be honest with yourself about where you stand. The why of things happening or of people being the way they are doesn't matter. Refocus. Your one job is to make yourself happy. Are you genuinely happy? Let's talk.
Hypnotherapy
Allows the client to work with the clinician in the subconscious to address obstacles that have been difficult to reach in their reality. Are you tired of feeling powerless or stuck by your past? Imagine reaching in and removing what no longer serves you, finding the ideal version of you, and empowering you to take control of your growth.
EMDR
Are you tired of being nagged by the same emotions constantly? Recognizing when these feelings started can help you feel understood and validated. Are you ready to get through and not just deal with it? Let's get started. We will use grounding techniques to start you on the journey to walking away from your trauma and into the reality you truly want.